National team midfielder Fitri Saari says Malaysia's priority is adapting to Brendon Carolan's tactical philosophy as the Speedy Tigers fine-tune preparations for a daunting Hockey World Cup campaign in Belgium next month
Malaysia head coach Brendon Carolan has identified defence, ball retention and circle control as the key areas for improvement after the Speedy Tigers secured fifth place at the FIH Nations Cup, with the national side now turning its focus towards a crucial South African tour and the next phase of its development
Former national coach Muhammad Dharma Raj Abdullah says Brendon Carolan has the technical quality to guide Malaysia, but warns that stepping up from assistant coach to lead the Speedy Tigers comes with intense pressure, difficult decisions and expectations in a hockey-mad nation
